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title: "Framework Mini-competition: Crown Commercial Service: Provision of Cost Manager"
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# Framework Mini-competition: Crown Commercial Service: Provision of Cost Manager

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3db084b0-cb1d-4db5-8ec5-3c82b8342975

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## Summary

The University of Manchester has recently concluded a procurement process for a Cost Manager through a mini-competition under the Crown Commercial Service’s Project Management & Full Design Team Services Framework Agreement (RM3741). The total value of the contract was £700,000, awarded to ARCADIS LLP. This process was initiated on 11th October 2018, with the tender period officially ending on 20th April 2018, while the contract runs until 31st December 2021. The procurement method utilised was selective with a focus on professional services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for consulting firms specialising in project management and professional services, particularly those experienced in public sector contracts. Businesses geared towards delivering consultancy advice and with a proven track record in cost management would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature, enhancing their growth potential in the public procurement arena.

## Notice

The University was looking to appoint a Cost Manager to provide consultancy advice. The appointment will was by means of a mini-competition through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) - Project Management & Full Design Team Services (PMFDTS) Framework Agreement (RM3741).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/940bfa4e-8615-4a48-b373-8963d9d7a5d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCADIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2018 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/940bfa4e-8615-4a48-b373-8963d9d7a5d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/940bfa4e-8615-4a48-b373-8963d9d7a5d0
  24th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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